Reasons for Embryo Transfer
Donor mares come from the best of every breed nationwide. They
race, show and perform in every arena imaginable. They produce
foals through embryo transfer for a variety of reasons.
Recipient Mare with
Embryo Transfer Foal |
*Performance Career - Embryo transfer allows a mare to produce
foals without interrupting a performance career. Early season
and well-timed mid-season transfers can work around race and show
schedules.
*Multiple Foals - Embryo transfer allows a mare to produce more
than one foal in a given year. Two to four foals in a year is
realistic for most mares. Through producing multiple foals a breeder
can maximize the genetic contribution a mare can make to a breed
over her lifetime. A mare could produce multiple foals for one
registry or foals for more than one registry.
*Inability to Carry to Term - Older mares have age-related problems
that may prevent them from carrying a foal, such as poor uterine
environment, cervical tears, soundness problems, etc. Some younger
mares may be unable to carry a foal due to injury, physical condition
or poor fertility. A mare with a history of repeated abortion
may be an ideal candidate for embryo transfer. The healthy environment
of a surrogate/recipient mare's uterus can give these foals a
proper start.
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Recipient Mare Bonding with her new
Embryo Transfer Foal
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*Late Foaling - Embryo transfer enables a late foaling mare to
produce yet still be free for an early breeding date the following
year.
*Reduced Stress - An owner may not want a particular mare to
go through the stress and physical risks of foaling. With embryo
transfer the recipient/surrogate mare takes that natural responsibility.
The end result is the same:
Special foals with not one, but two, very special mothers.
